2023年1月8日 · Prius' are used around the world as taxicabs racking up 300K easily, and in larger cities, are mostly running at low speed engaging the battery more. If $10K is your budget, like another poster indicated, probably buy one for around $8K and keep $2K in …

2018年12月6日 · A good used Prius will have a complete vehicle and maintenance history. Gotta have something that was cared for. Reasonable miles depending on the age. Typical mileage is 12-15k/year of age. Our 07 Prius is about to cross 192k and is running strong. We've had it 8 years now, bought with 50k original miles.

8) some time during 2014 production, different pistons and rings were used. toyota might have a spec on what vin #'s. all 2015's got the improvement. 9) all gen 3 are susceptible to brake actuator failure.

2014年1月12日 · I wouldn’t worry much about reliability on a Japanese car but hybrids like the Prius and electric cars have a fatal economic flaw. The price of replacing the traction battery with a brand new OEM is about 60% of the value of a 12-15 year old used car. This is a much higher economic risk than buying a non hybrid Japanese car with proven ...

2024年3月19日 · I fixed water leaks around both tail lights. Now I need to replace the inverter coolant pump and fix the A.C. Worst car I ever had. My 2007 Corolla non-hybrid with same mileage (220K miles) has had no trouble except a noisy rear wheel bearing 3 years ago. Before buying the Prius, I put blind faith in the Toyota brand.

2003年11月26日 · Things To Check When Buying A Used Toyota Prius The original 12-volt battery is known to be faulty so a used Prius should have a replacement aftermarket battery installed. And though it may seem a small matter to replace a brake light switch on a Prius, the fact is it will require replacement of the pedal assembly.

2017年9月14日 · My biggest piece of advice if you're buying a used Prius is to first find the best Hybrid mechanic in your area. Use them for the inspection, and use them for your Prius. Many a good mechanic simply does not have the knowledge an experience to deal with hybrid cars. 3) About that fob: Make sure to test both fobs when buying a used Prius!!!

2023年5月19日 · This forum (Gen 2) is filled with 200,000 plus miles Prius and happy owners. The engineering in the Gen 2 Prius is very good, arguably better than later models. They are complex cars, yes, DIY is a must unless you have $$$, there are a few things to check on when buying a used one, but I’d go for it.

2023年2月16日 · I would steer clear if I were you, I just sold my 2013 Prius V for $4,000 with 172k miles last month because the engine was starting to drink motor oil, which will eventually destroy the engine, the Toyota service center said that diagnosing and fixing the issue would have cost more than the car was worth.

2022年11月15日 · If I drove a Prius even at 45 mpg. I could save $1800 per year . So for this I was considering a hybrid /or another non hybrid economy car. My main reason is to save money over the long term. The reason I thought a Prius was a good idea was because you can get an older one for an a decent price. And I think I can handle the repairs myself.